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Description: Text and images present highlights of the first of a four-part radio series. Part One deals with the Canadian Embassy evacuation in Saigon during the Vietnam war. Also discussed is Operation Babylift, the evacuation of dozens of Vietnamese orphans by a Canadian civilian. (Program audio files unavailable online.)

Description: Canada moves closer to the American sphere of influence during the Cold War era. However, we still try to maintain our own voice on the international front, particularly with our involvement in the conflict in Egypt in 1956. This page is an introduction to Canadian involvement in the international politics of the 1950s from the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.

Description: By 1763, Indians had been excluded from the process of territorial bargaining between the French and British. The British were encroaching on the Indians' hunting patterns. Pontiac, the Ottawas' war chief thus made plans to capture various British-held forts in the interior. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.

Description: By 1811, Britain's obsession with making war on France was making a dangerous enemy of the United States. Some Congressmen called for war; they knew they couldn't attack Britain directly but they could threaten her colonies. Upper Canada was vulnerable, especially at Niagara and along the Detroit frontier. To Isaac Brock, Brigadier-General of the British forces in Upper Canada, the warning signs were ominous. From the television series "Canada: A People's History." Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.

Description: Synopsis of television episode on patriotism and government propaganda in Canada during the Second World War. Discusses the sacrifices individuals were expected to make to support the war effort and the introduction of Victory Bonds to support wartime expenditures. This episode is part of the "Canada: A People's History" series. Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.